As of August 16, 17 rural municipalities in Alberta have already declared an Agriculture Disaster due to dry conditions, more are expected for the 2025 growing season.
Greenview County Declares Agriculture Disaster For Livestock Industry
July 8, 2025 - "The Municipal District of Greenview has declared an Agricultural Disaster specific to the livestock sector in response to worsening drought conditions. The ongoing lack of precipitation over the past year, compounded by minimal spring runoff, has left pastures and hay lands severely depleted. These lands have shown no significant recovery due …
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Low Water Reserves Trigger Agriculture Disaster in MD Pincher Creek
MD Pincher Creek has declared an agriculture disaster due to low water reserves and insufficient rainfall. The dry spring has severely affected soil moisture levels, with over 50% of livestock producers facing water shortages. Recent rains improved surface moisture slightly but did not alleviate overall drought conditions impacting crop and livestock health.
Agriculture Disasters Declared in Alberta Municipalities 2023
Declarations by Region: Southern RegionVulcan County (June 21)Foothills County (June 28)MD of Willow Creek (June 30)Cypress County (July 6) Wheatland County (July 7)MD Acadia (July 11)Special Area 2 (July 11)Special Area 3 (July 11)Special Area 4 (July 11)Cardston County (July 17)County of Forty Mile (July 6)MD Taber (July 24)Starland County (July 26)Kneehill County (July 25)County …
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County of Stettler Declares Agriculture Disaster Due to Drought
Lack of spring moisture leaves land stressed, entering prime growing season. A very light snow pack with no run-off combined with an early and extended heat wave and no moisture led Council to declare an Agricultural Disaster in the County of Stettler on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at their Regular Council Meeting. Read full declaration …
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Agriculture Disaster Declarations 2022
Southern RegionCypress County Cardston CountyMD of TaberMD of Willow Creek Updated June 20, 2022 1:30pm Guide for Declaring Municipal Agriculture Disasters in Alberta
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